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Prolegomenon vs Preface - What's the difference?

prolegomenon | preface |

As nouns the difference between prolegomenon and preface

is that prolegomenon is (usually|in the plural) a prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work while preface is the part of the liturgy that precedes the main part of the eucharist.

prolegomenon

English

Noun

(prolegomena)
  • (usually, in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

    • Derived terms

    * prolegomenous English nouns with irregular plurals

    preface

    English

    (wikipedia preface)

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
    • The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.
  • An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  • * Shakespeare
    • This superficial tale / Is but a preface of her worthy praise.
  • * Milton
    • Heaven's high behest no preface needs.
  • (Roman Catholic) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

    • Verb

    (prefac)
  • To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
    • Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.
  • To give a preface to.
    • to preface a book

    Related terms

    * prefatory

    See also

    * foretalk * foreword * introduction * prelude